Director, Time Away Programs Strategy & Governance

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments seeks a Director to lead the strategy, design, governance, and continuous improvement of time away from work programs for associates. You will partner across HR, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence while maintaining a positive associate experience.

You will translate workforce needs into program enhancements, lead cross-functional initiatives, and oversee governance and successful implementation of the time away

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in benefits, leave administration, HR policy, compliance, or related areas with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of time away programs and related regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from strategy to implementation.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and partnering across HR, Legal, Compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; HRIS or benefits systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing strategy, design, and enhancement of Fidelity's time away from work programs, aligning with business objectives and market practices.
• Assess program performance, utilization trends, benchmarking data, legislative developments, and associate feedback to identify opportunities.
• Partner with HR Shared Services, capacity planning teams, and external vendors for effective program administration.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to monitor regulatory developments and oversee policy updates, governance, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead cross-functional projects and program implementations, coordinating stakeholders and system changes.
• Establish and maintain program documentation and governance practices for consistency and compliance.
• Leverage data, analytics, and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and provide leadership insights.
• Develop communications, training materials, and resources to support associate understanding and utilization of time away programs.
• Foster relationships across HR and business teams to ensure programs meet evolving needs.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Leave administration

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Leave management systems

Job description

Fidelity Investments seeks a Director to lead the strategy, design, governance, and continuous improvement of time away from work programs for associates. You will partner across HR, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence while maintaining a positive associate experience.

You will translate workforce needs into program enhancements, lead cross-functional initiatives, and oversee governance and successful implementation of the time away